To take into account the teaching experience you collectively bring to this class,
and to increase your involvement and interest, your input will be used to determine several
topics addressed in this course.

Please select the answer that best represents your level of interest in learning more
about each topic. The numbers represent the following responses:

0 = No interest in learning more about this topic.

1 = Some interest in learning more about this topic.

2 = Very interested in learning more about this topic.

Active Learning Techniques (Learn about various strategies that can be used to
promote student engagement in the classroom.)
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2

Characteristics of Effective Teachers (Explore the qualities of and strategies used by
"effective" teachers.)
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2

Constructing Tests (Explore the pros and cons of various types of test questions, such as
short answer, multiple choice, etc., and how best to construct them. If time allows, we
will also discuss how best to prepare students for exams.)
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1
2

Creating a Motivational Classroom (Reflect on the conditions, strategies, etc.,
that can create an environment that inspires learning.)
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2

Exercising for Learning Readiness (Learn how exercise and movement directly impacts students’
ability to perform on tests, focus in class, and achieve academic success. During this session,
you will learn how to incorporate simple strategies to improve your student’s success.)
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2

Exploring Teaching from A Developmental Perspective (Understand teaching from a developmental
perspective by exploring the various developmental stages we move in and out of depending on
what we are teaching, who our students are, and what actions we take to develop as teachers.)
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2

Flipping the Classroom (Discover how to "flip" the classroom by employing strategies, such as
providing homework that must be completed in advance, having students view prerecorded lectures
and/or videos, etc., so that class time can be used to assist students in applying and understanding
difficult concepts.)
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1
2

Learning Styles and the Implications for Teaching and Learning (Learn about your own learning
preferences and how they influence your teaching style. Also, consider teaching methods that
are responsive to learning styles different from your own.)
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2

Learning from Each Other: Sharing Effective Practices (Share teaching practices that have been
successful in your classes.)
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2

Making Lectures More Interactive (Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional
lecture, the components of a lecture, and strategies for making each component more interactive.)
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Reflective Teaching (Reflect on our experiences as teachers and as learners to help us understand
why we teach, how we teach, and what we hope to accomplish as teachers. This process of reflection may
also create and/or renew our enthusiasm for teaching.)
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2

Small Group Learning (Learn about the value of small group learning, how to establish small groups
in the classroom, and how to structure them to work effectively. In addition, several specific small
group activities will be identified and/or modeled.)
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2

Understanding How Students Learn (Consider the purpose of higher education, three key learning principles,
and activities/strategies that support these principles.)
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Using Instructional Technology Appropriately (Explore a variety of low-tech and high-tech tools which
can be used to facilitate learning.)
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Writing-to-Learn Activities and Assignments (Understand the value of requiring ungraded and graded writing
assignment/prompts to help students master course concepts. In addition, examples of in and out of class
writing assignments/prompts will be provided.)
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2

Please provide your name and email address below, so we can confirm that everyone
has had an opportunity to provide input regarding the topics.